
3x James Beard Award winner. Named one of TIME's 100 Best Podcasts Of All Time. We obsess about food to learn more about people. It's not for foodies, it's for eaters. Hosted by Dan Pashman, inventor of the viral pasta shape cascatelli.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 574 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

Over the past few years, Houston has taken in more Afghan refugees than any other American city. When refugees arrive, Omer Yousafzai is there to welcome them. He owns The Afghan Village restaurant, which has become a community hub and gathering plac... more
Humorist, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, and former Cooking Channel host Mo Rocca joins Dan to talk about his grandma, debate whether square or round ravioli is better, and tell us which variety is the Kenny G of ravioli. Plus Mo and Dan debate La... more
Do you need to ask your partner if you can double dip? How guilty should you feel about not eating leftovers? We’re taking your calls and helping you settle your food disputes! Joining Dan to help are Ham El-Waylly, author of Hello, Home Cooking, and... more
First up in this Reheat double-header: The comedian and podcast host Phoebe Robinson tells us how to navigate a big meal in tight jeans, who should pay on a first date, and what it’s like to go out to eat when you’re in an interracial relationship. I... more
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Made Me Cry. What a horrible culture she lived above.
Every week I look forward to Monday so I can listen to this podcast Dan. You have made me appreciate and understand food so much more now I look forward to having dinner every night thanks to you and the sporkfull team. Thanks a million!!!
Well this episode really was a shocker. I love salt and salty dishes, so a low sodium diet would be a real issue for me. I could give up sweet no problem but not my salt. Glad to hear she is doing well now. Noah
I really enjoyed the episode with Alan Alda. The things I don’t like is Dan has a tendency to virtue signal and pat himself on his back. I would like to hear more pure stories about food and less about politics. Overall it’s a good show with some terrific concepts.
I love Dan Pashman and I’ve always enjoyed his contributions on a different podcast that truly is about food and cooking, so I was excited about him starting this podcast. But after several episodes, I was just disappointed that every episode revolved around some gimmicky social media influencer. Social media is a big corny popularity contest that is kinda like adults opting to go back to high school, and interviewing influencers is just like choosing to talk to the most popular kids instead of ... more
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Focused on the exploration of food and its cultural implications, listeners are taken on a journey through personal stories and broader societal themes. Topics range from the complexities of culinary traditions across cultures, such as kosher and halal practices, to lighter discussions about food in popular media. A distinctive feature is the intertwining of humor and culinary insights, with episodes that reflect on personal narratives, family dynamics, and unique perspectives on food's role in human connection and identity. This approach offers a nuanced look at food from multiple angles, making it accessible and relatable to a diverse audience.
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Recent guests on The Sporkful include:
1. Pai Chongchitnant
2. Ham El-Waylly
3. Natasha Leggero
4. Moshe Kasher
5. Eva Longoria
6. Helen Zaltzman
7. Stella Chase
8. Doug Sohn
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